10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE | DESIGN HACKS

10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE | DESIGN HACKS
Interior designer: Kristen McGowan

Want your house to look like a custom home without spending a ton of money? I am sharing my 10 designer tips & tricks to creating a high-end luxurious looking home, on a budget! You don’t need to buy expensive furniture & decor to get the luxurious look, you can use these design hacks to create a similar look! Everything from decor hacks, styling tips, furniture dupes, lighting… were covering it all! Check out this video for my top tips and let me know your favs in the comments below! #interiordesign #homedecor

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[SRK_Meitei]

Nice tip. Here the Summary
1) Layer 2 duvets to give volume and lush to your bed
2) Get large scale pillows. 26x26.
3) Layer lighting. Recess lights, pendant lights, chandeliers, etc to create mood, accents and atmosphere. Use the same temperature bulbs not to mix up the colours
4) Add wall moulding to add details and depth to the Walls.
5) Remove packaging to blend the look. Rebottle products, change packaging, etc makes it look more put together.
6) Curtains: hang the rod above the window and close to the ceiling, make sure the curtains are not too short it too long. Use curtain rings to add length to the drapes. Gives more mobility and gives the high end look.
7) Use wallpaper to add details, colour or pattern to the wall, if don't want to panelling or moundings. Easy to add interest to the room
8) Neutral colour pallet. Stick to neutral colours, gives to versatility to change up the place with accent colours.
9) Bring in large scale artwork. Will make a huge impact and make it look elevated. Doing diy will save money
10) Shop dupes. To mimic designer looks and get it for a fraction of the price.

[amydunn]

I worked for Pottery Barn, and now IKEA, so I will confirm that we would put 2 duvets in the covers on e display beds in PB.

[sharonvieites]

Thanks a million for sharing your knowledge!!! My five children and I are moving from a family shelter to an apartment in Brooklyn (both). Our apartment is in a brand new building. Now with your tips and my Craigslist pick ups I will make our place beautiful little by little!👌🏻❤️🌷🙏🏼
God Bless💗

[SharonaKian]

I used the plastic candy jars from the dollar store for my laundry room. I decanted everything and it is so much more fun to do laundry now. My space looks so much cleaner without all the packaging. I did the same thing in my bathrooms, kitchen, and showers. For my kitchen I did this trick that everyone loves: I used the oxo triple soap/shampoo dispenser on my wall over the faucet. I put dish soap, hand soap, and veggie wash in it. It is all off the counter and I put cute labels on them.

[pattysdaughter]

I have been layering my bed for years. Some would say “ why do you have all of those hot blankets on your bed “? Me-“it’s stylish “.
Thanks for the great tips!

[patfondren]

I trick I have used is to place a duvet onto the mattress and cover the mattress and duvet with a fitted sheet and then make the bed with a duvet in a cover. It really looks so comfy. I think I sold a house because of that. The buyer said "I want to get into that bed..." She bought the house.

[arnejariley]

Everything was extremely helpful! But my favorite was about the Curtain lengths - it makes so much since. And double downs blankets. Brilliant!

[olivituss]

The double duvet thing is also really great when you share a bed with someone, because you both get your own so there's little risk of you waking up cold and exposed to the frankly arctic climate of your bedroom in the middle of the night.
And ofc it's stylish too. A+

[m.b.]

I love, love, love your tips, Kristen!!! I happen to accidentally click on one of your designer video tips--and after watching the first one, I immediately subscribed! My husband and I are planning on selling our home pretty soon because we're moving to another state--and watching your videos will absolutely help us stage our home beautifully! I'm also saving all your videos into one folder so I could easily access them anytime!

[barbbradford]

I'm buying a house and looking for ideas to paint, furnish, and decorate! Thank goodness I've found your YouTube videos! So helpful!!

[ronvholdings]

Thank you so much Kristen!!, I’m s single dad and I was absolutely clueless to decoration ideas …(it’s not in a guy, s genes, lol)this video is great and gave me really good ideas…thank youuu, I subscribed 😀

[yuetongli]

Agree with the re-bottling advice! I recently switched out all my spice jars and they look so good now. Other than curtains, also try roman shades - saves space and looks more elegant than regular curtains in my opinion.

[strll]

Thank you... I found your tip about curtains to be true. Also adding curtain liners in the inside provides this extra oomph of the high end look. I have beautiful curtains made by a relative and don't want to replace them and these solutions worked well for us.

[shanicegabrielle]

These tips are genius! Especially the two duvets. I never would have thought of that!

[KristenMcGowan]

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! Grab your notebooks because I'm sharing some amazing decorating hacks you NEED to know!!😍

[carriem]

This is great! Thank you! I just ordered a second duvet for my bedroom, and more throw pillows for the couch. Also, had already replaced my spice jars with uniform bottles from Amazon. It’s looks awesome in my open shelving

[vtoyusm]

I've been designing when another season arrives. I find myself thinking outside of the box and I can use the same materials pictures whatever it is in another room WOW what a transformation. It also helps keep s my closets clear of extra clutter unless I'm donating.

[MissLadyJnette]

I just purchased a 1923 home and plan to use the wall molding to add that glamour! Your bathroom makeover is splendid, exactly what I am going for, thank you!

[kimpno]

Wow I’m so glad I came across your channel! Currently purchasing my first home and can’t wait to try all your decor tips!
More power to you boo 👏🏻

[gardengirl]

I LOVE our double duvets! I got them on amazon for a great price. Our bed is a luxurious dream!!